Two years ago, I was stuck behind dozens of plated dirt bikes wedged into between big rocks in the wash up to Red Rock when we were handily passed by a big guy on a 950 adventure. Weaved right through us like we were cones on tarmac. I don't say a bike is too heavy anymore.

Red Rock isn't the problem. It's the sand mostly.
In regards to the TR650, it's just not a very heavy duty bike. Appealing? Yes, for several reasons.
I'm sure there will be a few on the ride next year.

Red Rock isn't the problem. It's the sand mostly.
In regards to the TR650, it's just not a very heavy duty bike. Appealing? Yes, for several reasons.
I'm sure there will be a few on the ride next year.

It doesn't seem to matter what you ride, Red Rock can be a problem. Whether your bike is a Husky TR650 or a lighter KTM, it seems like you can be passed by the best of them.

I remember this funny LA-B-to-V quote I put in the Jan/Feb 2012 newsletter a year ago:

Greg from Visalia: Talking to a fellow DRZ rider at the finish, I asked how he did through Red Rock Canyon at the rock crossing. He said, "Went through it, no problem. Must have gone by about $100,000 worth of KTM's.&#8221;